Hanson Professional Services Inc. · 20 hours ago
Senior Lead Environmental Scientist
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
8+ years expHanson Professional Services Inc. is a firm that values sustainability and innovative thinking. They are seeking a Senior Lead Environmental Scientist to manage complex environmental projects and ensure compliance with various regulations while contributing to impactful development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to impactful infrastructure, transportation, power, water, and land development projects
Lead and manage complex environmental projects from planning through delivery
Conduct and oversee environmental modeling, field surveys, data analysis, and technical studies
Prepare, review, and certify technical reports, categorical exclusions (CEs), environmental assessments (EAs), and environmental permit applications
Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and ensure project delivery meets quality and regulatory expectations
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, RCRA and related state-level environmental laws
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including IDEM, USACE, USFWS, EPA, and local municipalities
Lead wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, habitat evaluations, Phase I ESAs, and other field investigations
Serve as a technical advisor and trusted consultant to clients across multiple markets
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, surveyors, and GIS specialists
Mentor and manage junior environmental staff, support internal training and technical development
Assist in proposal development, including technical writing, project approach, and cost estimating
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events representing Hanson’s environmental capabilities
Help grow Hanson’s environmental practice in Indiana and surrounding regions
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of NEPA, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, ESA compliance, and other major environmental laws
Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and technical reporting
Excellent communication, technical writing, and client interaction skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams
Ability to travel for project-related work (primarily regional)
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, or related field
8+ years of relevant environmental consulting or regulatory agency experience
Preferred
Professional certifications such as PWS, CEP, CPESC, CHMM, or similar
Master's degree
Experience in transportation, utility, energy, federal, or municipal project environments
Familiarity with GIS applications, ecological modeling, or advanced environmental analysis tools
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs
Company
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Hanson Professional Services is a civil engineering company providing engineering, planning, and allied services.
501-1000 employees
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Sergio Pecori
Chairman & CEO
Ronda Folkerts
Chief Financial Officer
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